Sing 3-part modern a cappella with lush harmonies and cool rhythms. Loads of fun and only a 2-hour commitment. Learn by ear or read a score. Choose an easy part, or take a solo and beat out optional body percussion. For adults and kids over 8 who like to sing. No audition or performance. 1st Saturdays of every month. Come regularly or occasionally. New uplifting repertoire each month.
$20 at the door.
Scholarships: email [email protected] beforehand
3:30pm to 5:30pm, 2020 Addison Street
A Movie
Bruce Conner
1960, 12 mins
B&W, 16mm
Hold Me While I'm Naked
George Kuchar
1966, 17 mins
Color, 16mm
For the First Time (Por Primera Vez)
Octavio Cortázar
1967, 12 mins
B&W, 35mm
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6:30pm to 7:30pm, BAMPFA, Center Street,
Otello is the story of a man who has defied convention by rising to the rank of general in the Venetian army despite his African ancestry and is now governor of Cypress. He has recently shocked the court by falling in love with and marrying the Venetian noblewoman Desdemona who had been thrilled by his heroic acts.
It has long been a tradition to cast white tenors in the role of Otello and artificially darken their complexion. And anyone who follows opera news knows that the Metropolitan Opera recently made headlines because they decided to abandon this in favor of make-up that doesn't change the skin tone of the actor. Although I have always been an advocate for race blind casting, I can't help but feel a surge of pride that our little company may be the only one in the world offering a tenor of African descent in the role of Otello at this time.
Eliza is honored to share the stage with Fred Winthrop for her upcoming performances. Not only does he "look the part", but after 45 performances of this role he knows it backwards, forwards and inside out and delivers every line with the authority of someone who lives and breathes Verdi. It is a joy to sing Desdemona with him!
7:30pm to 8:30pm, Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street
$25 door / $27 adv. 644-2020. www.thefreight.org
8pm to 2/6 12 midnight, Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA, United States
Featuring the Caribbean Allstars, Harmonics Steel Pan Band. $15. general/$10. student. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
9:30pm, Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States